Good or Excellent Response
13%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon. Topical Treatments are also available over-the-counter.
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January 8, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
Comes out pretty fast so watch out!
Great product. After three days of using it once as a moisturizer and twice just appying it to my face, my ugly acne scars are noticeably fading! I am also using it on my stretch marks as well. I look forward to seeing the results and comparison at the end of the week.
January 5, 2012
Product used: Crusader Ultra (Skin Lightening Cream)
Pros:
this really does work i have acne scars & it did lighten them
Cons:
i dont really like the smell
you should get it ,it's worth plus it's cheap
December 9, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
does lighten acne scars by a bit.
help to reduce redness of acne
Cons:
too greasy
it works a little for me although the results are shown really slowly. i tried to apply it on my acne, and it does reduce the redness. i have got a lot of dark acne scars on my cheeks and forehead. bio-oil does help a little by making them less noticeable. i still have breakouts, but maybe it was because of puberty. i strongly recommend bio-oil. (:
November 14, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
It works.
not as oily as other oils, eg vit e
smells nice.
cheap
Cons:
none.
you dont seem to see results until maybe 2 or 3 weeks, so you have to be patient and consistently use it. some people say it makes them break out, but it didnt for me. i used it around three times a day, and not only did it help with my scars, it helps with dented scars, so id definitely recommend it.
October 17, 2011
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
So i waxed off a piece of my eyebrow because i forgot that your not suppose to get while on accutane.
-used mederma 2 days later completely healed and scar less
Cons:
cost is insane but it d
definitely recommend using this immediately after you get the scar works great on new scars
September 2, 2011
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
visible difference in skin texture
reduces non-inflamed acne
reduces scarring
Cons:
sticky
my bf thinks it smells
pricey
I've mostly used this for generally congested skin and hyperpigmentation so I think this has worked really well in that respect. The only problem is the stickiness and perceived smell so I only use it every other day.
September 2, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
not oily
pleantiful
works for stretch marks
no odor
Cons:
takes a while
kinda expensive
Slowly but surely the bio-oil does work
August 5, 2011
Product used: Porcelana (Fade Dark Spots Daytime Treatment)
Pros:
it does help even skin tone and seems to make skin glow a bit
seemed to help under the skin acne, which i thought was weird
Cons:
hydroquinone has many rumors about being bad, had weird brown splotches when first started using, but went away
i used it only at night as it makes your skin sensitive, good as a night cream as it is thick also, and doesnt make acne worse
July 7, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
well priced
not overly fragranced (natural smell)
doesn't give you that oily look
by the end of the 3 months (which is the minimum you should stay on it) you can see noticeable results
works great as a toner. reduces redness, evens skin tone
you can see improvements on scars and stretch marks
works great on OLD scars too
ingredients are good
Cons:
doesnt prevent/improve acne
doesn't completely make scars disapear (just diminishes/fades them)
If you buy this at Walmart, it is roughly $12 for the 2 fl oz and $20 for the 4.2 fl oz ( i always go with the latter). however, costco just started selling 6.2 fl oz for $21 (good deal!). and the 4.2 fl oz will last you at least 3 months, so i definitely think it's well priced.
for those who are worried that it's oily: not so. i have oily skin and the stuff works great. it mosturizes but doesnt give me that shiny look & it has never dried out my skin. (the trick is to use just enough - a little goes a long way- and the more/longer you rub it in, the more it is absorbed and less oily it looks).
i've been using this for about 2 years (as a daily mosturizer & scar remover) and i think it works more effectively on stretch marks than scars. i had some stretch marks and i used bio oil on them for about 1-2 months and they're completely gone. on my scars, they're still there but just faded. if you're looking for miracle stuff to make them disappear forever & instantly, this isnt for you. it does make them fade a great amount though
acne wise, i have not seen improvents since i started the product. (maybe it has gotten even slightly worse, but i dont know if it's from this product or something else i'm using)
June 6, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Helps scars fade faster
Cons:
Quite pricey, not dramatic
It does help, without it, my pigmented scars would take about 6 weeks to fade, with it, about 2 :) When I apply it, it looks oily on my skin for a while, but it is absored pretty quickly and well.
Pros:
Smells nice
Can be applied to any scar
Moisturizes face
Effective